Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
Have you made any plans for ringing in the new year yet? Some of the local parties are already sold out but there’s still lots of fun things to do on New Year’s Eve in London Ontario. From family fun to adult parties and even an option for embracing your wellness, there’s something there for […]
For many, New Year’s Eve means going out with friends, taking part in extravagant parties and even perhaps having a little too much fun. However, if you have kids, especially extremely young ones, chances are you have trouble finding a sitter on New Year’s Eve. Or if you’re like me, maybe you just really like […]
The holiday season is one of abundance, boasting several different ways to indulge. From the delicious Christmas dinner, to all the treats and festivities, it is difficult to refrain from partaking, and why should you? After all, balance is key! And if you are sticking to an exercise routine and making sure to get your […]
We have a longstanding tradition in our family of having pancakes on Christmas morning. After all, they are my daughter’s favorite! Usually, we make them in the shape of reindeer (with bacon antlers). This year, I thought I’d make some fun Christmas tree pancakes to go along with them! When I was growing up, we […]
There are 10 days left until Christmas Eve. It’s time to set aside that list of 100 Pinterest ideas for the “best Christmas ever” and face reality. Having the best Christmas ever means being present. It doesn’t mean Mom (okay, I’m being a bit sexist here but based on my social media feeds, the majority […]
Hot chocolate bars seem to be all the rage these days but I remember way back about…oh my….40ish years ago when my mom used to set them up for my classmates. We’d go out for a night of carolling to raise money for charity and then head back to my house. Mom would set up […]
Are you a Star Wars fan? We sure are in my family – well, at least most of us are. I still remember lining up to see the very first movie when it was released in theaters. And then, going back to see it again and again with all of my friends. It was showing […]
True confession time: I am not much of a soup fan. Oh, a scrumptious French onion soup, all cheesy and gooey, is a nice starter course now and then. If we’re having grilled cheese, I love to have a small bowl of cream of tomato soup with it. It’s simply ideal for dunking! But, I […]
Inspired by one of my favorite blogs Brocante Home (who was in turn inspired by a feature in Harper’s Bazaar written by Diana Vreeland), Why Don’t You is a week’s worth of ideas for adding a little something special to your life. Simple ideas for lovely days! Pick and choose what sparks your interest and fits into your schedule. […]
Wooohoooo! The polar vortex seems to have come to an end and temperatures are rising. Okay, so it’s just barely over zero but considering it was nearly -40 at one point in the past week, I’ll take it! In other news, my little Moonpie seems to have decided that he’s going to make some big […]
